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geordieborn:

--- Quote from: Jimbo on August 19, 2019, 11:58:36 PM ---Much as it pains me to say this, Waspman is an expert in this area. Halifax Clarity card does not charge for normal transactions, such as having supper etc., and I mostly use mine for that. Getting cash abroad is basically a very bad idea, so for cash either get it at home for the best rate you can find (usually TravelFX) or, as you do, take a prepaid card.

You can change GBPs to euros at San Stefano Travel, where the kindly, intelligent, helpful, knowledgeable and beautiful women (hope you're reading this Aline!) will charge 2%. We usually take maybe £200 in GBPs with us, becauseif you don't spend them you use them at home.

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No, getting cash in Agios Stefanos may be a little more expensive, but most other EU countries it costs nothing if using Caxton. FairFX charge for cash, but again nothing if used as a credit credit card. Cash is still king in Greece for now and in some place all you can use. You have NO on the spot rate exchange involvement with these, with Halifax you do and it's no good for cash at all...

Natman+Sparksdad:
I agree about the Halifax Clarity card. I have one as back up for anything unexpected. Only time used (not here), the rate was quite favourable. All thanks to the Martin Lewis website - he truly is a guru of saving money.
We have brought cash and use the available safety deposit boxes so that we're not carrying around a fortnight's spending money. Have been exchanging the cash over the last 12 months, in an attempt to avoid any massive swing on the rate.
As warned above, rate advertised at 1.10 (next to Express Supermarket), may still incur charges or commission.

Greek night at Barras was good fun, everyone encouraged to get up and join in. I've seen some really good photos of the night posted to Facebook.
Yesterday was very hot, wind has dropped considerably. Sea has been so calm. The sunset last night was amazing. We watched from the 180 bar. Drink prices slightly more than others but the free entertainment as the sun dipped gracefully behind Diaplo is unrivalled. The colour changes were incredible. As the sky changed, so did the colour of the calm waters below us. Along with 2 visiting sail boats, it was a perfect picture postcard moment.
Finished our drinks and walked along the beach for dinner at Manthos.
Off to Corfu town today. My first visit for over 25 years.

maggiesaes:
I look on line for the best rate and this week I got 1.09 from John Lewis no commission and free 24 hour delivery.

We have been offered exchange in one or two of the restaurants but never needed to avail ourselves we always take well enough,with sterling and cards as a back up.

geordieborn:

--- Quote from: maggiesaes on August 20, 2019, 11:29:35 AM ---I look on line for the best rate and this week I got 1.09 from John Lewis no commission and free 24 hour delivery.

We have been offered exchange in one or two of the restaurants but never needed to avail ourselves we always take well enough,with sterling and cards as a back up.

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Think for cash that was a good deal Maggie, thanks for the info.

Waspman:

--- Quote from: geordieborn on August 20, 2019, 01:54:24 AM ---No, getting cash in Agios Stefanos may be a little more expensive, but most other EU countries it costs nothing if using Caxton. FairFX charge for cash, but again nothing if used as a credit credit card. Cash is still king in Greece for now and in some place all you can use. You have NO on the spot rate exchange involvement with these, with Halifax you do and it's no good for cash at all...

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Cash is King if you are a local business but a "no commission credit card" is King for the tourists, hands down winner. Read Martin Lewis website.
Why do you think the locals prefer cash, easy answer?

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